Artist Talk: Leslie Schomp

Speaker: Leslie Schomp

Leslie Schomp creates art with an unexpected material: her own hair. For her installation at the Worcester Art Museum as part of the Central Massachusetts Artist Initiative (CMAI), Schomp presents a selection of lacework and hair “drawings” that share a focus on portraiture, identity, and mortality. Schomp’s drawings are rooted in a tradition of using hair as a material—in particular, Victorian-era hair tokens and wreaths, which were symbols of affection and remembrance respectively. Join us for this special artist talk, when Schomp will share more about the inspiration and process that goes into her miniature portraits and delicate scenes of the natural world.

Advance registration is highly recommended. A limited number of walk-in tickets may be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Walk-in entry is not guaranteed if the event is sold out.